Frequently asked questions

Australian Apprentices are usually employed under a federal or state award or agreement. They are paid a wage which varies depending on the number of years of school they completed, which year of their training they are in, the type of Australian Apprenticeship they are doing and the industry or occupation.

Australian Apprentices have the same rights to superannuation, worker’s compensation and other entitlements or requirements as all other workers in Australia.

There are government financial incentives for employers to assist in taking on an apprentice.

The Government’s Apprenticeships and Traineeships Initiative provides financial support to employers who take on an apprentice or trainee who completes their qualification. There are also incentives for employers who take on out-of-trade apprentices and trainees to keep them connected to the workforce and to maintain their investment in training.

The initiative also increases the national skills base through successful completion of apprenticeship and traineeship training at the Certificate III or IV level in skills shortage trades, or in selected Diploma or Advanced Diploma level qualifications.

Contact an approved AAC for a listing of apprenticeship centres in your location.

Important Information

Qualifications at Certificate III/IV level leading to an occupation in skills shortage are listed on the National Skills Needs List Diploma and Advanced Diploma level qualifications listed on the Higher Technical Skills list are eligible.

Qualifications at Certificate III/IV level leading to an occupation in skills shortage are listed on the National Skills Needs List Diploma and Advanced Diploma level qualifications listed on the Higher Technical Skills list are eligible.

Qualifications at Certificate III/IV level leading to an occupation in skills shortage are listed on the National Skills Needs List Diploma and Advanced Diploma level qualifications listed on the Higher Technical Skills list are eligible.